Indian Village Directory

Mahichala Village

Mahichala is an inhabited village in Junagarh Tahasil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. Its Census village code is 423794, the Census 2011 record lists 2,584 people in 682 households and the reported area is 983 hectares. The local references include Mahichala Gram Panchayat, Junagarh CD Block and the nearest town reference is Junagarh at about 15 km.

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Quick answer: Mahichala is a village in Junagarh Tahasil, Kalahandi district, Odisha, India. The available record shows Census village code 423794 and 2,584 people in 682 households.
Village Code423794
Population2,584
Households682
Area983 hectares
Nearest TownJunagarh

Key Village Facts

Village
Mahichala
Census Village Code
423794
State
Odisha
State Census Code
21
District
Kalahandi
District Census Code
395
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Junagarh
Sub-district Census Code
03166
CD Block
Junagarh
Gram Panchayat
Mahichala
Households
682
Population
2,584
Male Population
1,265
Female Population
1,319
Sex Ratio
1,042.69
Area
983 hectares
Area
9.83 sq km
Nearest Town
Junagarh
Nearest Town Distance
15 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
766023
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Mahichala at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,584 people, 983 hectares of reported area and Junagarh as the nearest town reference for Mahichala, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateOdisha
DistrictKalahandi
TahasilJunagarh
CD BlockJunagarh
Gram PanchayatMahichala
  • Mahichala falls under Junagarh Tahasil in Kalahandi district, Odisha.
  • The Census village code is 423794.
  • The record lists 2,584 people living in 682 households.
  • The reported village area is 983 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Junagarh.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density262.87 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.79 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share18.81%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share17.8%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share97.9%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Mahichala in the official administrative record. Census village code 423794, Mahichala Gram Panchayat and Junagarh CD Block.

State Census Code
21
District Census Code
395
Sub-district Census Code
03166
Village Census Code
423794
CD Block Code
0262
Gram Panchayat Code
14
CD Block Name
Junagarh
Gram Panchayat Name
Mahichala

Location and Distance

Junagarh is the nearest town listed for Mahichala, about 15 km away. Bhawanipatna is listed as the district headquarters at about 41 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Junagarh
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
15 km
District Headquarter
Bhawanipatna
Distance from District Headquarter
41 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Junagarh
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
15 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Junagarh
Distance within State/UT
15 km
Nearest Town
Junagarh
Distance from Nearest Town
15 km
Total Geographical Area
983 hectares
Area
9.83 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,584 people in 682 households, with 1,265 male residents and 1,319 female residents. The average household size is 3.79, and SC share is 18.81% and ST share is 17.8% for Mahichala. Population density works out to about 262.87 people per sq km.

Total Households
682
Total Population
2,584
Male Population
1,265
Female Population
1,319
Sex Ratio
1,042.69
Average Household Size
3.79
SC Population
486
SC Male Population
217
SC Female Population
269
SC Population Share
18.81
ST Population
460
ST Male Population
223
ST Female Population
237
ST Population Share
17.8
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Mahichala list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Mahichala. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Doctors In Position Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Mahichala include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
1.76 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Mahichala include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Sub Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Courier Facility
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
National Highway
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Mahichala include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Mahichala is reported as 14 hours per day in summer and 16 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
14 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
14 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
14 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
14 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
16 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Mahichala show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Rice, net sown area is 755.76 hectares and irrigated land is 739.65 hectares (97.9% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Manufacturers Commodities First
Rice
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
137.14
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
87.99 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
0.35 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
755.76
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
16.11 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
739.65
Canals Area In Hectares
739.65 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Mahichala

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
2
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 50%
CRM 1 50%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 1 50%
Idbi Bank Limited 1 50%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
State Bank of India ATM 766023 Kalahandi Junagarh Mathura District Kalahandi Mathura Main Road, Kalahandi, Odisha, 766023
Idbi Bank Limited CRM 766023 Kalahandi Junagarh Baldhiamal Kalahandi Idbi Bank Ltd, Baldiamal, Via-Mahichala, Junagarh, Kalahandi, Kalahandi, Odisha, 766023

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Mahichala village located?

Mahichala is in Junagarh Tahasil of Kalahandi district in Odisha, India.

Which district is Mahichala village in?

Mahichala village is in Kalahandi district.

Which state is Mahichala village in?

Mahichala village is in Odisha.

Which tahasil is Mahichala under?

Mahichala comes under Junagarh Tahasil. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Mahichala?

The Census village code of Mahichala is 423794.

Which Gram Panchayat is Mahichala under?

Mahichala is listed under Mahichala Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Junagarh.

What is the population of Mahichala village?

The village record lists 2,584 people and 682 households for Mahichala.

How many households are in Mahichala village?

The village record lists 682 households for Mahichala.

What is the male and female population of Mahichala?

The record lists 1,265 male residents and 1,319 female residents for Mahichala.

What is the sex ratio of Mahichala village?

The sex ratio of Mahichala is 1,042.69 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Mahichala village?

The reported geographical area of Mahichala is 983 hectares.

What is the population density of Mahichala village?

The approximate population density of Mahichala is 262.87 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Mahichala?

The nearest town listed for Mahichala is Junagarh, about 15 km away.

How far is Mahichala from the district headquarters?

Mahichala is about 41 km from Bhawanipatna, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Mahichala from the sub-district headquarters?

Mahichala is about 15 km from Junagarh, the tahasil headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Mahichala?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Mahichala.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Mahichala?

For Mahichala, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Rice, net sown area is 755.76 hectares and irrigated land is 739.65 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Mahichala?

The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Mahichala. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.